About the job

Responsible for maintaining high quality tooling through preventative maintenance, minor repair, and visual evaluation.

Roles and responsibilities

• Read and understand tooling work orders and follow instructions
• Responsible for the correct disassembly and assembly molds in a safe and timely manner.
• Clean molds and their associated details such as cavities, cores, slides, vents, guide & ejector pins, etc.
• Work to a schedule and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Utilize measuring equipment that includes micrometers, calipers, height gage, bore micrometers, etc.
• Assist in the monitoring process to help keep a reasonable component inventory in stock.
• Maintain all tools and equipment that are used including the daily cleaning of tool room machinery; Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Assist in maintaining maintenance records on the company computer system.
• Work with Process Engineers to trouble shoot issues with tool or improve on.
• Work on the production floor with tool in press to correct issues and reduce machine down time.
• Work with little or no supervision when given clear direction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and experience 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school or some college (preferred, but not required) 
• 5 years of hands-on experience in a tool room involving plastic injection mold repair or mold maintenance. 
• 3 years of experience using hand operated tool room equipment.
• Prototype tool making and / or Plastic injection processing experience (preferred, but not required)

Skills and requirement

• Good verbal and written communication skills (able to speak, read and write English fluently)
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of mold and die components and their respective characteristics.
• Ability to visually inspect tools with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to run machines and equipment safely and efficiently
• Ability to read and understand tooling work orders 
• Ability to trouble shoot issues and repair.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds.
• Requires excessive walking, bending, standing, climbing, and lifting.
• Requires alertness, precision, and methodical attributes.
• Must be a team player; educate and share ideals when needed.
• Must be able to work in the U.S.

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Our benefit plan includes:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Consumerism Card w/ Telemedicine Coverage
• Employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D coverages
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospitalization